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Welcome to the ThinkFreight Podcast, the podcast for the curious minds of the freight industry. Join host Thomas Werdine, founder of ThinkFreight, as we explore the diverse niches within the freight industry, along with the biggest industry stories and market trends. Each episode features insightful conversations with thought leaders, sales executives, entrepreneurs, and innovators who share their unique experiences and the stories behind their success. Together, we break down complex topics, uncover industry trends, and reveal the driving forces that keep the logistics and transportation sectors moving forward. Also, subscribe to our free freight broker newsletter at ThinkFreight.io
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the ThinkFreight Podcast, the podcast for the curious minds of the freight industry. Join host Thomas Werdine, founder of ThinkFreight, as we explore the diverse niches within the freight industry, along with the biggest industry stories and market trends.
ThinkFreight is hosted by Thomas Werdine. The show has published 93 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Episode 90: Why Manifest Matters with Katie Date" (16 January 2026, 38 minutes), "Episode 89: Building a Brokerage by Leaning Into “Ugly Freight” and LTL with Tyler Harper" (15 December 2025, 67 minutes), and "Episode 88: Using Shipper Intent to Win More Freight with Kevin Hill" (15 October 2025, 40 minutes).
ThinkFreight publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 93 episodes.
Booking probability for ThinkFreight is 47%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. ThinkFreight requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. ThinkFreight's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for ThinkFreight are Freight Forwarding and Trucking. ThinkFreight has a business audience.
Thomas Werdine hosts ThinkFreight, a business podcast with 93 episodes published.
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Episode #90
<p>Katie Date from Manifest joins the ThinkFreight Podcast to break down what to expect at Manifest 2026 in Las Vegas. They cover what’s new this year at the Venetian, including expanded expo space, more activations...
Episode #87
<p>Tyler Harper thought he was signing up for a “big box brokerage” job after ASU. Instead, freight turned into a decade-long obsession, a crash course in carrier sales, and eventually the push that forced him and his...
Episode #86
<p>What if you knew a shipper was actively searching for capacity before they ever reached out?</p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin Hill, longtime freight media voice and now part of the team at CarrierSource, to...
Episode #87
<p>Rich Krul didn’t plan on ending up in logistics. He didn’t plan on launching his own brokerage. And he definitely didn’t plan on starting a company right before a freight recession. But that’s how the best stories...
Episode #86
<p>Everyone in freight is racing to slap “AI” on their product, brokers, carriers, TMSs, even startups that launched six weeks ago. But are any of these tools actually helping you operate better?<br/><br/>In this...
Episode #85
<p>What happens when your first brokerage hits $10M… and then collapses?</p><p>In this raw and real conversation, Tyson Lawrence, founder of Diablo Freight Ventures, walks us through his 20+ year freight journey — from...
Episode #84
<p>Most truckers didn’t sign up for this job to spend hours haggling with brokers or chasing paperwork. They want to drive, make money, and get home, without the constant back-office grind.</p><p>That’s where Hey Bubba...
Episode #83
<p>A couple weeks ago, we sat down in Cincinnati with Chris White from First Star Logistics for a fun and insightful episode. Chris walks us through his journey from being recruited out of a bar by TQL to now leading...
Episode #82
<p>In this episode, Thomas Werdine sits down with Keith Farnsworth to dive into CrossCountry Freight Solutions’ growth journey and tech innovations, the current landscape of the LTL market, and how tariffs are shaping...
Episode #81
<p>In this episode, Thomas Werdine sits down with Trey Griggs to discuss the upcoming Broker Carrier Summit in Indianapolis and why it's such a crucial event for the freight industry. They dive deep into the importance...
Episode #80
<p>In this episode of the ThinkFreight podcast, Thomas Werdine sits down with Eric Williams, co-founder and CEO of Beagl, to explore his unique journey from financial markets to freight brokerage. They dive into the...
Episode #79
<p>In this episode, I sit down with Andrey Yakimchuk, founder and CEO of Hawk Logistics. Andrey shares his inspiring journey from immigrant truck driver to building a successful trucking company. He discusses the early...
Episode #78
<p>In this episode, Jesse Taylor from Parade returns to the podcast to discuss the rapidly advancing role of AI in the freight brokerage industry. He introduces Parade's new AI-driven tool, Co-Driver, which automates...
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<p>Redefining nearshoring in the freight industry, Talento is focused on more than just labor—it’s about building an ecosystem of technology, partnerships, and smarter processes to help companies scale...
Episode #76
<p>Nick Klingensmith, founder of Stride Motivation, has faced more adversity than most—four-time cancer survivor, type 1 diabetic, and a survivor of two rollover car accidents. But instead of letting life's challenges...
Episode #75
<p>In this episode, Zach Meese, Business Development Manager at Airfreight Express Global, unpacks the dynamic world of air freight logistics—from life-or-death medical shipments to navigating complex international...
Episode #74
<p>In this episode, Evan Shelley, CEO of Truck Parking Club, discusses the platform's explosive growth—from just a few hundred locations to over 1,400 across the U.S.—and how it's helping tens of thousands of drivers...
Episode #73
<p>In this episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast, Alex Winston, founder of Reefer Van Network, goes all-in on revolutionizing refrigerated small truckload shipping. Once juggling Expedite All and Reefer Van Network, Alex...
Episode #72
<p>In this episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast, I’m joined once again by Pam Simon from Manifest: The Future of Supply Chain and Logistics, an industry-leading event set for February 10–12, 2025, at The Venetian in Las...
Episode #71
<p>In this episode of the ThinkFreight Podcast, I sit down with Jesse Griffin, West Region Sales Manager at Crete Carrier Corporation, to explore his journey through some of the industry’s most well-known players—JB...
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Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Georgia Department of Agriculture
addiction psychiatrist, director of the division of addiction psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Operations & Development Director and Board Chair, Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life at Georgetown University
Founder and CEO of BETA Consulting Group; Director of Operations for the Broker Carrier Summit, Beta Consulting Group
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